https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/en-auCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comFri, 11 Jul 2025 20:58:00 +0200 Here are the top Overnight shows for the Calendar Year so far (includes non ratings weeks).
Shows are averaged based on Program Title (ie. MAFS: Sunday, MAFS: Monday etc).
Program description
Network
Total TV Avg Audience
Broadcast TV Avg Audience
BVOD Avg Audience
1
STATE OF ORIGIN RUGBY LEAGUE NSW V QLD 3RD -MATCH
NINE
3904000
2926000
978000
2
STATE OF ORIGIN RUGBY LEAGUE QLD V NSW 1ST -MATCH
NINE
3762000
2798000
9650]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/top-100-shows-so-far-in-2025/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/top-100-shows-so-far-in-2025/ Perhaps….
Perhaps not.
But there is also the removal of Drama sub-quotas on Free to Air networks in 2020 which is a contributing factor, according to Screen Producers Australia.
SPA CEO Matthew Deaner said, “The loss of Neighbours is a blow to the Australian screen ecosystem, which needs long-running, stable content production like this to be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/screen-producers-australia-the-loss-of-neighbours-is-a-blow-to-the-australian-screen-ecosystem/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/screen-producers-australia-the-loss-of-neighbours-is-a-blow-to-the-australian-screen-ecosystem/ Earlier this year in front of chanting fans Jones shouted, “Novak, he’s overrated. Novak’s a has-been. Novak, kick him out!” before adding “I’m glad they can’t hear me.”
On social media some suggested they had been encouraged to chant for Djokovic, prior to Jones’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/nine-issues-apology-to-serbian-community/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/nine-issues-apology-to-serbian-community/ Scrubs will return in a revival format after US network ABC gave the project a series order.
The series, which followed professionals at Sacred Heart Hospital, originally ran on for seven seasons from 2001 to 2008, followed by two additional seasons, airing from 2009 to 2010.
Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke have all signed to reprise their roles as doctors, JD, Turk, Christopher Turk, and Elliot Reid, respectively.
The Scrubs revival follows JD and Turk as they s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/zach-braff-confirmed-for-scrubs-revival/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/zach-braff-confirmed-for-scrubs-revival/ They join Ed Kavalee, Sam Pang and Quizmaster Tom Gleisner.
8:40pm Monday on 10.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/have-you-been-paying-attention-july-14/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/have-you-been-paying-attention-july-14/ 9am Sunday on ABC.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/insiders-july-13/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/insiders-july-13/ Man vs Man!Mitch looks at a long forgotten programming battle of 1994 – how a dating show with apool almost changed the TV landscape forever. Plus, the 0055 premium number grift, andthe surprisingly violent consequences to home VCRs in the early 80s.
Soap Conspiracy!Mitch recalls one of the best worst TV specials that ever existed – the biggest creativegamble for nostalgia, nudity,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/the-backside-of-television-july-14/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/the-backside-of-television-july-14/ Seven boldly commissioned a daytime soap in 1989 – the first local daytime soap produced in 20 years for Seven. It was part of a wider plot during the Christopeher Skase era to unseat Ray Martin on Nine, joined by The Bert Newton Show which screened before it.
Created by Bevan Lee, filmed in Melbourne, it centered around ruthless business tycoon Gordon Miles (Kevin Miles) who manip]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/friday-flashback-the-power-the-passion/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/friday-flashback-the-power-the-passion/ “We’re so grateful for the response that Murderbot has received, and delighted that we’re getting to go back to Martha Wells’ world to work with Alexander, Apple, CBS Studios and the rest of the team,” said creators and executive producers Chris and Paul Weitz.
“Chris, Paul, Alexander and the entire Murderbot team have delivere]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/renewed-murderbot/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/renewed-murderbot/ But here’s some insight into how news crews covered the event.
Nine News Deputy News Director Nathan Tanti today sent this email to staff…
Hello team
For the past three months, one story has ruled them all. That epic chapter has finally ended, and what a ride it’s been.
Throughout the trial, the deliberations, the verdict, and the washup, every member of this newsroom contributed in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/heres-how-tv-crews-faced-the-mushroom-trial/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/heres-how-tv-crews-faced-the-mushroom-trial/ Hell in BaliMillions of Australians love Bali. And why not? It’s a stunning place. But a thirst for sun and fun in paradise can hide a sobering truth. The reality is that safety standards in Bali are not what they are here, and when things go wrong, they go really wrong. In March a group of 11 tourists, including Australians, took a boat trip to go snorkelling. No one had any reason to fear danger, until the vessel they were on suddenly capsized. Anna Blig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/60-minutes-july-13/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/60-minutes-july-13/ Curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay as part of his ongoing role as international curator of Global Citizen Festival, the show is headlined by J Balvin, Doja Cat & Tems.
Produced by Global Citizen, in partnership with Live Nation, Done+Dusted, and DPS, the show is directed by Hamish Hamilton with executive producers Guy C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/emmanuel-kelly-to-perform-at-fifa-club-world-cup-final-halftime-show/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/emmanuel-kelly-to-perform-at-fifa-club-world-cup-final-halftime-show/ Sir David Suchet recreates Agatha Christie’s 1922 trip to Canada where he goes stargazing, ranching and takes a train across the Rockies. He discovers why Indigenous peoples were absent from Agatha’s itinerary and explores Canadian identity at the National Gallery in Ottawa.
7:30pm Saturday on SBS.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/travels-with-agatha-amp-sir-david-suchet-july-12/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/travels-with-agatha-amp-sir-david-suchet-july-12/ A ‘Taste of ITVX’ and a ‘Taste of Disney+’ will commence from July 16 across each platform with regularly refreshed content, allowing more viewers to discover both Disney+ and ITVX.
Disney+ customers in the UK will be able to stream some of ITV titles including Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Spy Among Frie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/britain-sees-unique-disney-itvx-deal/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/britain-sees-unique-disney-itvx-deal/ TV Tonight is on site at Neighbours studio on this historic final day of Production.
9:30amI’m sitting in the cafeteria of NEP’s Nunawading studio as Neighbours cast and crew are undertaking their last ever day. I’ve been here many times before, for Neighbours, for Prisoner, Holiday Island and a once-glorious music show my parents brought me to.
I feel pretty sad to return for this occasion but grateful the team has given me such rare access this morning. I’ve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/perfect-blend-a-neighbours-live-blog/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/perfect-blend-a-neighbours-live-blog/ The new games keep coming with titles like Blah Blah and the Blah Blahs and Musical Chers! Playing along is Eddie Perfect, Jordan Barr, Vera Blue and Tom Ballard. And yes Musical Chers is exactly what you think it is.
The final song by Emma Donovan will leave you breathless.
7:30pm Sunday on ABC.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/spicks-amp-specks-july-13/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/spicks-amp-specks-july-13/ A Live Blog from the studio will also be published from 9:30am AEST today (12:30am UK) and you are encouraged to share your thoughts with the team.EXCLUSIVE:
Alan Fletcher
“It does feel different. There’s obviously enormous sadness… we finished up with some crew in the studio o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/how-neighbours-cast-are-feeling-on-the-final-day-of-production/Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/how-neighbours-cast-are-feeling-on-the-final-day-of-production/ Produced by Federation Stories the 6 part series tells the story of a family feuding over the fortune left behind by murdered patriarch Jack Wright, a powerful and successful businessman.
It stars Trevor Eve, Gemma Jones and John Simm.
It has also been acquired by broadcasters in France, the Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Switzerland and Hong Kong.Source : C21]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/abc-picks-up-uk-drama-i-jack-wright/Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/abc-picks-up-uk-drama-i-jack-wright/ A massive 26-hours will be broadcast live across Channel 7 and 7plus, and for the first time nationally on 7flix.
Emma Memma met with the 2024 Little Telethon Stars backstage at her Perth show earlier this week.
“Telethon holds a very special place in my heart, it’s such an incredible and important event, and I can’t wait to be back in Pe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/telethon-2025-first-guests/Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/telethon-2025-first-guests/ This must-see documentary delves deep into the bombshell allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering that have shattered the reputation of one of the music industry’s most powerful figures. From his meteoric rise to global stardom to the FBI raids and high-stakes trial that has captivated the world, The Trial of Di]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/airdate-the-trial-of-diddy/Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/television/airdate-the-trial-of-diddy/